Marshall Faulk, former Rams/Colts running back

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Retired St. Louis Rams and Indianapolis Colts star running back Marshall Faulk was one of the most versatile all-purpose backs in recent NFL history. However, his speed, stamina and will were all tested whenever he lined up across from Lewis. "For me, playing against Ray, Ray has a unique ability to smash your head in and lift you up at the same time while he's trying to beat you down," Faulk said. "I was playing for the Colts -- it's the first time the Colts were back in Baltimore -- and we were playing the Ravens, and to break a long run against the Ravens defense is something that rarely happens. "And I scampered for about 50 yards, and I'm looking up at the video screen and I peek back over my shoulder and the last guy you would expect to be running behind you is the middle linebacker in that defense. No. 52 had outrun the corner, the safety, and he's the last guy diving at me hauling butt. That's just Ray. There's no quit. Yeah, I scored." Faulk said the timing of Lewis' retirement offered a unique opportunity. "I'm jealous. ... Ask any player, 'How do you want to end your career?' You want to tell your team, 'This is it,' and you want to play in a Super Bowl and have a chance to win it. I don't think any of us -- other than Michael Strahan or Jerome Bettis -- very few guys get to leave the game with this storybook ending." -- Aaron Wilson, Monique Jones

Retired St. Louis Rams and Indianapolis Colts star running back Marshall Faulk was one of the most versatile all-purpose backs in recent NFL history. However, his speed, stamina and will were all tested whenever he lined up across from Lewis. "For me, playing against Ray, Ray has a unique ability to smash your head in and lift you up at the same time while he's trying to beat you down," Faulk said. "I was playing for the Colts -- it's the first time the Colts were back in Baltimore -- and we were playing the Ravens, and to break a long run against the Ravens defense is something that rarely happens. "And I scampered for about 50 yards, and I'm looking up at the video screen and I peek back over my shoulder and the last guy you would expect to be running behind you is the middle linebacker in that defense. No. 52 had outrun the corner, the safety, and he's the last guy diving at me hauling butt. That's just Ray. There's no quit. Yeah, I scored." Faulk said the timing of Lewis' retirement offered a unique opportunity. "I'm jealous. ... Ask any player, 'How do you want to end your career?' You want to tell your team, 'This is it,' and you want to play in a Super Bowl and have a chance to win it. I don't think any of us -- other than Michael Strahan or Jerome Bettis -- very few guys get to leave the game with this storybook ending." -- Aaron Wilson, Monique Jones (Getty Images)

Retired St. Louis Rams and Indianapolis Colts star running back Marshall Faulk was one of the most versatile all-purpose backs in recent NFL history. However, his speed, stamina and will were all tested whenever he lined up across from Lewis. "For me, playing against Ray, Ray has a unique ability to smash your head in and lift you up at the same time while he's trying to beat you down," Faulk said. "I was playing for the Colts -- it's the first time the Colts were back in Baltimore -- and we were playing the Ravens, and to break a long run against the Ravens defense is something that rarely happens. "And I scampered for about 50 yards, and I'm looking up at the video screen and I peek back over my shoulder and the last guy you would expect to be running behind you is the middle linebacker in that defense. No. 52 had outrun the corner, the safety, and he's the last guy diving at me hauling butt. That's just Ray. There's no quit. Yeah, I scored." Faulk said the timing of Lewis' retirement offered a unique opportunity. "I'm jealous. ... Ask any player, 'How do you want to end your career?' You want to tell your team, 'This is it,' and you want to play in a Super Bowl and have a chance to win it. I don't think any of us -- other than Michael Strahan or Jerome Bettis -- very few guys get to leave the game with this storybook ending." -- Aaron Wilson, Monique Jones